As San Antonio shivers in anticipation of Fiesta, its northern neighbor, New Braunfels, delivers a bummer. One of the area’s few spots for East Coast pizza is firing down the ovens. Back in Alamo City, locals continue to feed their obsession for fancy dinners, Fiesta medals, Dubai chocolate, and burgers.

Here are the buzziest bits of San Antonio restaurant news this week:

Closures

A popular New Braunfels pizzeria has thrown in the towel. Via social media, Wicked Bah Pizza said it was “afforded an opportunity that [it wasn’t] expecting so soon” but did not elaborate on the next chapter. The restaurant opened in 2022 at 11 S. Union Ave. #123, serving East Coast-style pies. The last day of business is April 30, though the owners promised a return.

Other news and notes

Brasserie Mon Chou Chou is reigniting Michelin fever in San Antonio. On April 29, the Pearl restaurant will host acclaimed Chicago chef Noah Sandoval of two-starred standout Oriole. The dinner launches the Pearl restaurant’s La Table Des Étoiles series, a set of collaborations with high-profile culinary figures. Seats are $195 per guest with an optional $80 wine pairing and can only be reserved by emailing stephanie@southerleigh.com.

Broadway sandwich shop The Newstand is launching a limited-edition merch collection with Alamo City streetwear brand Southtown Supply Co. The exclusive drop, available to the first 100 guests, includes a “tow-shirt” (available in crop and t-shirt styles), a branded glass cortado mug, Newstand’s 2025 Fiesta medal, and freshly baked concha. Fans can snag the kit from 8 am-11 am, but the first 30 guests arriving at 8 am will receive a discount.

Hold on to your buns. San Antonio Burger Week is returning April 18-27 to help the San Antonio Food Bank fight food insecurity. This year’s participants are a who’s who of local burger joints, including Henbit, Burger Boy, Lucy Cooper’s, Mark’s Outing, and Chris Madrids. Head to the website for a complete list of restaurants or to download the app.

Chocolatl is going full throttle on the viral Dubai chocolate trend. On April 18-19, the patisserie is hosting a Dubai pastries weekend with a plethora of pistachio-filled treats. The lineup includes macarons, cheesecake cups, cookies, conchas, and spreads from Alessia Benavides, the recent winner of the Tastemaker Award for Pastry Chef of the Year.